Ross Barkley's stunning late free-kick helped Everton beat Swansea and move into the Premier League top four.

The 20-year-old midfielder missed a chance early in the second half and hit the bar from 20 yards before whipping the winner in off the crossbar.

In a frenetic second period, Seamus Coleman gave Everton the lead from 25 yards, before Dwight Tiendalli's volley was deflected in off Bryan Oviedo.

Everton, now 10 games unbeaten, sit two points off leaders Liverpool.

Analysis

John HartsonBBC Radio 5 live

"That free-kick reminded me of Wayne Rooney's goal against Arsenal for Everton many years ago. Magnificent technique from the young lad. Pure brilliance."

Toffees manager Roberto Martinez, who played for Swansea before guiding them to
League One promotion
as manager in 2008, said returning to south Wales brought back "great emotions" ahead of kick-off.

Barkley's winner will have sent the Spaniard back to Merseyside in similarly upbeat mood.

Everton, whose defenders have now contributed eight of their 29 league goals this season, have still only lost once in the league.

Only Italian side Roma, German champions Bayern Munich and Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic have lost fewer league games across Europe than the Toffees, whose verve and confidence was on show for all to see in the second half against Michael Laudrup's side.

As for Swansea, who have never beaten Everton, Sunday's defeat means they have recorded just two wins in nine outings.

Barkley, who made his
England debut
this year, wasted the game's best opening early in the second period when he lost his footing when through on Swansea goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel.

But any Everton fears that the young Liverpudlian's confidence may be dented were squashed when he dribbled 30 yards to fire against the crossbar, before right-back Coleman netted his fourth of the season.

The Irishman's shot had too much pace and swerve for Tremmel, who was deputising for the injured Michel Vorm.

It was Swansea right-back Tiendalli who helped restore parity. His tame shot following a cross from the impressive Ben Davies deflected off Oviedo and wrong-footed goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Everton in good company

Only Italian side Roma and German champions Bayern Munich have lost fewer league games this season than Roberto Martinez's side across Europe. Defeat at Manchester City is the only time Everton have been beaten in the Premier League this season.

The open and attacking nature of the second half made the first period largely forgettable.

Everton's Kevin Mirallas went closest to scoring before the break, forcing Tremmel into a near-post save but infuriating team-mates when he chose to shoot rather than passing to fellow Belgian Romelu Lukaku.

Laudrup, who
distanced himself
from links with the vacant Tottenham manager's post in midweek, watched as his side offered only wayward efforts from topscorer Wilfried Bony and Pablo Hernandez as the opening half drew to a close.

Goals from Coleman and Tiendalli ensured the fast start to the second half never dipped, before Barkley curled a majestic free-kick home from 25 yards to cap an eye-catching display.

The home side, now with just 10 points from 27 at home, rallied and Hernandez forced a good stop from Howard with a stinging shot.

Substitute Roland Lamah then had a volley expertly saved by the American goalkeeper in injury time.

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